(WO) — U.S. natural gas production from shale and tight formations decreased slightly in the first nine months of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023, according the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). SourceContinue Reading

The history behind CEM (Corrosion-Erosion Monitor) is a story of how failures can lead to success. Acoustic guided waves were the solution necessary to achieve reliable wall thickness monitoring of pipes. SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — Matador Resources Co. plans to produce more oil in 2024 than previously planned, a signal that wells in the western part of the Permian basin — the busiest U.S. oil field — continue to lead national oil growth. SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — Transocean Ltd. is in talks to merge with rival offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Ltd., as deepwater drilling work is once again on the rise thanks to steady oil prices and slower production growth from U.S. shale fields. SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — C-Kore Systems has announced the successful deployment of their 900th subsea testing tool. This significant milestone was reached with a mobilization for a major operator in Brazil, monitoring umbilical installations during a large-scale campaign. SourceContinue Reading

This is the second in a three-part series exploring the American Petroleum Institute’s (API’s) standards development process. World Oil recently spoke with Paula Watkins, API Senior Director of Standards Development, to gain insights into the intricacies of that process, the role of collaboration, and the challenges along the way.  SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — Sunda Energy, an exploration and appraisal company focused on assets in Southeast Asia, gives an update on its operational and funding planning with respect to the Chuditch PSC development in Timor-Leste and an update on new business ventures. SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — Namibia’s next wave of offshore oil drilling is set to begin with the arrival of a rig near an existing discovery made by Galp Energia SGPS S.A. SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — Operators need to plug 200 North Sea oil and gas wells a year to meet targets. OEUK’s 2024 report shows that a stable government can keep decommissioning jobs in the U.K. and prevent contracts being won by European rivals. SourceContinue Reading

(WO) — Kongsberg Maritime will supply an extensive range of equipment for a new fleet of 10 platform supply vessels (PSV) being built by Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding in China for Greek shipowner, Capital Offshore. SourceContinue Reading